May 2018

Universal Studios in Florida was the apt venue for last week’s record-breaking UDL-IRN Summit, billed as the meeting place ‘Where UDL Leaders Come to Learn’. Proudly supported by Texthelp, this year’s Summit welcomed 500 delegates in person, plus hundreds more joining online from around the world.

With the ISTE 2018 Conference less than a month away, it's all things ISTE here at Texthelp. If you're planning on attending and want to learn more about Texthelp or our products, here is a helpful guide to all of the Texthelp activities that are going on at #ISTE18!

The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Conference is taking place in Chicago, Illinois from June 24 -27. With nearly 1,200 sessions to choose from, ISTE has something for everyone! To help you navigate the incredible list of sessions, we’ve highlighted a handful that we’re most excited about. Here are the recommended sessions that are taking place Tuesday, June 26 and Wednesday, June 27.

The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Conference is taking place in Chicago, Illinois from June 24 -27. With nearly 1,200 sessions to choose from, ISTE has something for everyone! To help you navigate the incredible list of sessions, we’ve highlighted a handful that we’re most excited about. Here are the recommended sessions that are taking place Sunday, June 24 and Monday, June 25.

This week we have another guest blog post from Andrea Ferrero the co-founder of Pockets Change.

When did you last get lost in a story? Maybe it was skimming an article online or spending an afternoon buried in a book. Whether for a few minutes or a few hours, reading has the tremendous potential to capture the imagination, inspire ideas, and build new understanding. Each May, “Get Caught Reading Month” encourages us all to take a little more time to explore and enjoy stories of all forms. An excellent kick-off to summer reading, this nationwide celebration was started in 1999 by the Association of American Publishers with a simple goal - remind readers of all ages the power, potential, and pure joy of reading. So, don’t miss out, check out ideas on how to celebrate in the classroom and beyond!

With all the latest assistive technology today, the World Wide Web is becoming increasingly accessible for all users. Particularly when it comes to individuals with visual impairments or learning disabilities like dyslexia or dyscalculia, there are a handful of resources available for them to use to have the text read aloud, including built-in tools like Browsealoud and universal screen readers like Read&Write.

When it comes to math, however, there are added challenges to accessibility.